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Next Generation One-Person Life Raft Modernization

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FA8606-26-R-5001Federal

Submission Closed10/22/2026, 12:00:00 PM EDT

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AI Contract Overview

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Human Systems Division is conducting a market assessment to identify capable sources for the Next Generation One-Person Life Raft Modernization. This initiative aims to replace a 46-year-old legacy raft with a modern flotation system capable of supporting an isolated person for 14 days. A primary objective of the modernization is to significantly reduce the packed volume of the raft by 35 to 50 percent compared to the legacy LRU/16P, thereby increasing space and weight margins within seat survival kits to accommodate additional survival components and reduce maintenance. Technical requirements include durability for 5th to 95th percentile users, rainwater collection, sea anchor capabilities, and IR signature management. The government is seeking Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimates for approximately 2,000 production units and 30 ruggedized training units, as well as costs for technical manuals and a Technical Data Package to ensure future competitive procurement. This Sources Sought Synopsis is used for market research to determine the acquisition strategy and potential for a small business set-aside under NAICS code 314999. Interested parties must provide company identifiers, socioeconomic status, and feedback on their ability to meet the System Requirements Document specifications. Responses are limited to 20 pages and must be submitted to the primary point of contact by October 22, 2026.

General Info

Air Force seeks sources for modernized, compact one-person life rafts for 2,000 units.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8606 Aflcmc Rouk Hs Aflcmc/rouk

NAICS

314999 - All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

Place of Performance

Dayton, OH, 45404, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Low

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 22

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 22

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/22/2026, 12:00:00 PM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8606 Aflcmc Rouk Hs Aflcmc/rouk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7205, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8606 Aflcmc Rouk Hs Aflcmc/rouk

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7205, USA

Contacts

Krystal Ruiz-Velez

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Next Generation One-Person Life Raft Modernization Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) only. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Human Systems Division (AFLCMC/ROU) is conducting a market assessment to identify potential sources and companies that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience with one-person life rafts to meet AF requirements. AFLCMC is issuing this SSS to explore cost-effective options to provide this capability and to obtain valuable feedback regarding the attached System Requirements Document (SRD).

This is not a request for a quote, request for proposals (RFP), or an invitation to bid, nor is this to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse or pay for any information submitted in response to this SSS or any follow-up information requests. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this SSS will be solely at the responding party’s expense.

Not responding to this SSS does not preclude participation in any future Request for Proposal (RFP). Small Businesses are encouraged to provide responses to this SSS to assist AFLCMC in determining potential levels of competition available in the industry, as well as helping to establish a basis for developing any subsequent small business subcontract plan goal percentages. An acquisition strategy is still being determined. Market research results will assist the Air Force in determining the acquisition strategy.

Please review the two documents attached to this sources sought for additional information.

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